Champions League Picks & Best Bets for All 9 Games on Tuesday, Oct 20
By Miguel Alvim in Soccer News
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- UEFA Champions League picks and best bets begin at 12:45 p.m. ET on Tuesday, October 20
- Top picks include Liverpool moneyline (-178), Porto moneyline (-163), and Napoli moneyline (-150)
- Goal-total bets include Sabah vs. Dortmund Over 2.5 (-156) and Roma vs. Slovan Bratislava Over 3.5 (-127)
The UEFA Champions League returns Tuesday, October 20, with nine games on the schedule and several intriguing betting opportunities. The action begins with two matches at 12:45 p.m. ET, followed by seven games kicking off at 3 p.m. ET.
One of the day’s biggest matchups features Paris Saint-Germain hosting Barcelona. Both teams enter the contest on winning streaks, setting up a compelling test between two of Europe’s top sides. Meanwhile, Manchester City’s Erling Haaland is reportedly doubtful, a potential absence that could affect the team’s scoring outlook against AEK Athens.
Liverpool is also among the day’s home favorites as it prepares to face Villarreal. Below, we break down our top picks for all nine games, including moneyline bets and goal totals, with Kalshi market probabilities providing additional context.
Today’s UEFA Champions League Betting Odds
Probabilities are Kalshi implied probabilities as of Monday, October 19
For future betting markets, check out our dedicated page for UEFA Champions League futures odds.
Best UEFA Champions League Picks and Predictions for Today
*Kalshi implied probabilities and American odds as of 4:34 p.m. ET on October 19. Check out SBD’s exclusive Kalshi bonus code before kickoff.
PSG vs. Barcelona: Draw (21% / +376)
PSG and Barcelona have both made strong starts to their Champions League campaigns, setting up a difficult matchup to call. PSG has scored 10 goals across their first two matches, averaging 57.5% possession. Ousmane Dembélé has contributed three goals and three assists.
Barcelona has also been productive, scoring nine goals and conceding twice while averaging 66% possession. Lamine Yamal has recorded four assists, highlighting his creative influence in the attack.
Both teams have the quality to win, making this a difficult matchup to call. The draw is worth considering as a higher-risk option, given how closely matched the sides appear in the moneyline market. At +376, the selection offers a substantial potential payout, but PSG and Barcelona’s attacking quality means a stalemate is far from assured.
Liverpool vs. Villarreal: Liverpool Moneyline (64% / -178)
Liverpool has scored eight goals in its first two Champions League matches while averaging 54.5% possession. Bradley Barcola has led the attack with three goals, giving the Reds an in-form scoring threat heading into their home fixture against Villarreal.
Villarreal has scored five goals and conceded four, with an average possession rate of 50%. Their attacking output suggests they could pose a threat, but Liverpool’s early scoring record gives the home side a compelling case.
At -178, backing Liverpool requires a larger stake than backing the other moneyline selections highlighted here. Liverpool’s scoring form and home advantage support the selection, although bettors should weigh the price against Villarreal’s ability to find the net.
Fenerbahçe vs. Slavia Prague: Over 3.5 Goals (39% / +156)
Fenerbahçe conceded seven goals across their first two Champions League matches, while Slavia Prague allowed five. Those defensive records raise the possibility of a high-scoring game, although they do not guarantee four goals. The Over 3.5 is priced at +156, implying a 39% probability. The plus-money price offers a potentially attractive return, but the bet depends on both teams creating enough chances to produce an open contest.
Stuttgart vs. Atlético Madrid: Atlético Moneyline (47% / +113)
Stuttgart has won both of their Champions League matches, but those results need context, as their opponents included Viking and Slovan Bratislava. Their Bundesliga form has been less convincing, with a 2-0-4 record leaving them 10th in the table after six games. Stuttgart has scored eight goals and conceded 10 domestically, highlighting their defensive vulnerabilities.
Atlético Madrid, meanwhile, sits second in La Liga with a 7-1-1 record, having scored 19 goals and conceded eight in nine matches. Their stronger domestic results suggest they may be better equipped to handle this test than Stuttgart’s unbeaten European record initially indicates.
At +113, Atlético offers a potentially appealing underdog price. The team’s superior domestic form and Stuttgart’s defensive record support the away-win selection, although Stuttgart’s two Champions League victories mean Atlético should not be considered a certainty.
Sabah vs. Dortmund: Over 2.5 Goals (61% / -156)
Dortmund has scored three goals and conceded three across their first two Champions League matches, while Sabah has scored twice and conceded four. Both teams have averaged three total goals per Champions League match, supporting the case for Over 2.5. Priced at -156 with a 61% implied probability, the pick requires at least three goals in total. The scoring and defensive numbers make the Over worth considering, although they do not guarantee another high-scoring contest.
Manchester City vs. AEK Athens: Under 3.5 Goals (44% / +127)
Manchester City is a strong favorite against AEK Athens, but backing the team to win is different from predicting a high-scoring game. City can secure the three points without scoring four goals, making the Under 3.5 an alternative to the moneyline. At +127, the selection offers plus-money value, although its success depends on AEK limiting City’s scoring or the visitors contributing little to the total. Erling Haaland’s reported fitness concern is also worth monitoring, as his potential absence could affect City’s attacking threat.
Napoli vs. Bodø/Glimt: Napoli Moneyline (60% / -150)
Napoli is favored to win at home, but the Italian side has struggled this season, losing both of its Champions League matches and sitting ninth in Serie A. Bodø/Glimt, by contrast, leads the Norwegian league, has won the Norwegian Cup, and has collected three points in the Champions League. Despite the contrasting form, the odds favor Napoli, with home advantage likely playing a role. At -150, the Napoli moneyline implies a 60% probability. Backing the Italian side means trusting them to respond to their difficult European start, but Bodø/Glimt’s recent results suggest they should not be underestimated.
Porto vs. PSV: Porto Moneyline (62% / -163)
Porto has made a perfect start to its domestic campaign, winning all eight games to top the Portuguese league. PSV, meanwhile, sits third in the Dutch league. Porto also has home advantage, which helps explain why the odds favor the Portuguese side. However, both teams are still seeking their first win in this season’s Champions League, adding uncertainty to the matchup. At 62% implied probability and -163, the market expects Porto to make the most of their strong domestic form and home support to get their European campaign on track.
Roma vs. Slovan Bratislava: Over 3.5 Goals (56% / -127)
Slovan Bratislava has struggled badly in the Champions League, scoring just once and conceding nine goals across its first two matches. Roma, meanwhile, sits third in Serie A, having scored 16 goals in seven league games, and has added four goals in two Champions League fixtures. The contrast in defensive performances gives the Over 3.5 goals market appeal, as Roma could do much of the scoring themselves. Priced at -127 with a 56% implied probability, the bet needs at least four goals, making Roma’s attacking output against Slovan’s vulnerable defense the key factor to watch.
With more than a decade of experience as a writer, editor, and content manager, Miguel has built a career creating engaging sports content for international audiences. He is multilingual journalist with a strong passion for numerous sports, especially soccer.
